Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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